Pleasantville Elementary

Q: Is Pleasantville Elementary a good school?

Pleasantville Elementary ranks 267 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pleasantville Elementary is a public elementary school serving 421 students in grades PK-6 in Pleasantville, Iowa, which is part of the Pleasantville Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, with 81.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 64.2%. Pleasantville Elementary also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 13.8 over the past three years.

While Pleasantville Elementary has a history of strong statewide rankings, reaching as high as 26th out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, its ranking and rating have fluctuated in recent years, dropping to 304th out of 565 schools in 2022-2023 with a 2-star rating. This decline warrants further investigation to understand the factors contributing to the changes in the school's performance. Compared to nearby schools, such as Prairie City Elementary School, Pleasantville Elementary's academic achievement remains strong, with 86.7% proficiency in 3rd grade Math compared to 73.2% at Prairie City Elementary.

Pleasantville Elementary's student population is predominantly White, with 93.82% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. This demographic makeup is lower than the percentage of White students at some nearby schools, such as Emerson Elementary School (94.91%) and Northstar Elementary School (84.57%). The school's lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.87%) compared to some nearby schools suggests it may be a desirable option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

414 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225

(515) 848-0566

District: Pleasantville Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,230

Students who attend Pleasantville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pleasantville Middle School
High:	Pleasantville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasantville Elementary ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasantville Elementary is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Pleasantville Elementary employs 30.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasantville Elementary is $13,230.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pleasantville Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pleasantville Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasantville Community School District 195^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasantville Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	76.10	91^st	626	85.5%
2013	65.64	208^th	624	66.7%
2014	67.34	205^th	603	66.0%
2015	69.60	189^th	616	69.3%
2016	78.75	78^th	599	87.0%
2017	85.91	26^th	574	95.5%
2018	86.14	28^th	567	95.1%
2019	75.95	122^nd	603	79.8%
2021	46.16	342^nd	567	39.7%
2022	56.66	276^th	574	51.9%
2023	53.30	304^th	565	46.2%
2024	58.45	267^th	557	52.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasantville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	153	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	157
1989	166	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	170
1990	164	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1991	172	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1992	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1993	323	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1994	313	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1995	356	0	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	363
1996	356	0	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	363
1997	360	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1998	381	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1999	374	1	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	389
2000	430	1	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	-23	422
2001	374	1	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	385
2002	350	1	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	359
2003	350	1	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	359
2004	298	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2005	303	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2006	332	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2007	345	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2008	351	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2009	401	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2010	349	6	3	5	0	0	0	0	363
2011	356	4	3	6	0	0	0	0	369
2012	338	6	1	5	0	0	0	0	350
2013	339	5	2	6	0	0	0	0	352
2014	322	7	3	11	0	0	0	0	343
2015	323	4	3	13	0	0	0	0	343
2016	323	3	4	13	0	0	2	0	345
2017	333	6	3	9	1	0	6	0	358
2018	320	5	3	9	1	0	8	0	346
2019	366	5	1	7	1	0	8	0	388
2020	360	4	1	11	2	0	7	0	385
2021	346	4	0	9	2	0	12	0	373
2022	395	2	0	14	0	0	11	0	422
2023	395	3	0	16	0	0	7	0	421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasantville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	157	10.7	14.6	19.1
1989	170	11.5	14.7	18.2
1990	165	11.3	14.6	15.2
1991	173	11.2	15.4	17.9
1992	152	11.0	13.8	17.1
1993	329	21.4	15.4	22.2
1994	318	22.5	14.1	26.7
1995	363	24.8	14.6	24
1996	363	24.8	14.6	24
1997	367	26.0	14.1	11.2
1998	391	26.0	15.0	19.4
1999	389	24.2	16.1	31.1
2000	422	18.0	23.4	23.6
2001	385	17.0	22.6	22.1
2002	359	26.5	13.5	30.1
2003	359	26.5	13.5	30.1
2004	302	21.9	13.8	34.4
2005	303	21.7	14.0	36.3
2006	335	23.9	14.0	36.1
2007	348	23.5	14.8	31
2008	353	23.1	15.3	39.4
2009	404	26.3	15.4	31.2
2010	363	26.0	13.9	37.5
2011	369	25.0	14.7	33.3
2012	350	25.0	14.0	33.7
2013	352	27.0	13.0	32.7
2014	343	28.0	12.2	31.8
2015	343	28.0	12.2	31.2
2016	345	28.0	12.3	33.3
2017	358	27.8	12.8	34.4
2018	346	26.7	12.9	32.1
2019	388	27.4	14.1	31.4
2020	385	27.4	14.0	35.1
2021	373	27.4	13.5	35.7
2022	422	30.5	13.8	33.2
2023	421	30.6	13.7	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pleasantville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	157	10.7	14.6	19.1
1989	170	11.5	14.7	18.2
1990	165	11.3	14.6	15.2
1991	173	11.2	15.4	17.9
1992	152	11.0	13.8	17.1
1993	329	21.4	15.4	22.2
1994	318	22.5	14.1	26.7
1995	363	24.8	14.6	24
1996	363	24.8	14.6	24
1997	367	26.0	14.1	11.2
1998	391	26.0	15.0	19.4
1999	389	24.2	16.1	31.1
2000	422	18.0	23.4	23.6
2001	385	17.0	22.6	22.1
2002	359	26.5	13.5	30.1
2003	359	26.5	13.5	30.1
2004	302	21.9	13.8	34.4
2005	303	21.7	14.0	36.3
2006	335	23.9	14.0	36.1
2007	348	23.5	14.8	31
2008	353	23.1	15.3	39.4
2009	404	26.3	15.4	31.2
2010	363	26.0	13.9	37.5
2011	369	25.0	14.7	33.3
2012	350	25.0	14.0	33.7
2013	352	27.0	13.0	32.7
2014	343	28.0	12.2	31.8
2015	343	28.0	12.2	31.2
2016	345	28.0	12.3	33.3
2017	358	27.8	12.8	34.4
2018	346	26.7	12.9	32.1
2019	388	27.4	14.1	31.4
2020	385	27.4	14.0	35.1
2021	373	27.4	13.5	35.7
2022	422	30.5	13.8	33.2
2023	421	30.6	13.7	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasantville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$553 (4.2%)	$12,677 (95.8%)	$13,230

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasantville Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 122^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 304^th of 565 Elementary schools	33.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Elementary)	83	85.7	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Community School District)	83	85.7	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Elementary)	85.1	90.2	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Community School District)	85.1	90.2	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Elementary)	90.2	72	18.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Community School District)	90.2	72	18.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Elementary)	87.8	78	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Community School District)	87.8	78	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Elementary)	73.5	58.9	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Community School District)	73.5	58.9	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Elementary)	65.3	67.9	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Community School District)	65.3	67.9	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Elementary)	85.2	85	0.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Community School District)	85.2	85	0.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Elementary)	79.6	61.7	17.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Community School District)	79.6	61.7	17.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	388	421	8.5%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	16	128.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	366	395	7.9%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.4%	35.9%	4.4%

Schools Near Pleasantville Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasantville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	414 Jones St	Pleasantville	50225	Marion County	Pleasantville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 848-0566	421	31	13.7	35.9%	395 (93.8%)	3 (0.7%)	16 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	58.4	267^th of 557 public elementary schools	52.1%		53.3	304^th of 565 public elementary schools	46.2%	37	81.7	86.4	70.4	68.3	86.7	90.9	72.2	60.7	55.6	$13,230	$553	$12,677
Hartford Upper Elementary	Public	4-5	500 N. Vine	Hartford	50118	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 989-0316	318	19	16.4	34.6%	256 (80.5%)	7 (2.2%)	37 (11.6%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	66	191^st of 557 public elementary schools	65.7%		57.4	263^rd of 565 public elementary schools	53.5%	72		78.2	71.5			80.3	84.2		61.4	$9,940	$408	$9,531
West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	306 S Park Lane Dr	Knoxville	50138	Marion County	Knoxville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 842-2185	465	33	14.2	47.1%	420 (90.3%)	5 (1.1%)	14 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.9%)								(n/a)										$13,948	$757	$13,191
Northstar Elementary School	Public	3-5	407 W Larson	Knoxville	50138	Marion County	Knoxville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 842-6527	341	25	13.8	55.4%	305 (89.4%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.3%)	34.9	415^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.5%		26.7	455^th of 565 public elementary schools	19.5%	40	49.5	69.7	62.7		75.2	68.0	58.2		52.3	$13,116	$644	$12,471
Runnells Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6575 SE 116th Street	Runnells	50237	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 966-2068	269	17	15.5	27.5%	230 (85.5%)	4 (1.5%)	20 (7.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	89	16^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.1%		88.1	21^st of 565 public elementary schools	96.3%	5	83.9	89.5	86.0		90.3	100.0	88.4		78.6	$14,164	$100	$14,065
Melcher-Dallas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1003 E Park St	Dallas	50062	Marion County	Melcher-Dallas Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 947-3151	177	12	15.3	31.1%	172 (97.2%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	39.2	390^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.0%		42.4	381^st of 565 public elementary schools	32.6%	9	37.5	75.0	70.0	75.0	70.8	65.0	75.0	75.0	40.0	$11,236	$776	$10,459
Southeast Warren Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	316 N 5th	Milo	50166	Warren County	Southeast Warren Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 942-6216	130	11	11.8	30.0%	124 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)	77.3				90.9					$12,545	$574	$11,972
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	400 N Jasper	Monroe	50170	Jasper County	PCM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 994-8222	206	16	12.8	35.0%	200 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	42.9				57.1					$13,431	$534	$12,897
Carlisle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	430 School St	Carlisle	50047	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 989-0339	765	50	15.4	30.6%	602 (78.7%)	15 (2.0%)	82 (10.7%)	35 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.9%)								(n/a)	69.1				79.6					$11,109	$400	$10,709
Prairie City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 East Plainsmen Road	Prairie City	50228	Jasper County	PCM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 994-8222	320	22	14.5	25.3%	294 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	65.8	192^nd of 557 public elementary schools	65.5%		79	90^th of 565 public elementary schools	84.1%	102	69.6	74.7	72.2		73.2	81.3	78.5		76.9	$14,507	$597	$13,910

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasantville Elementary

How many students attend Pleasantville Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Pleasantville Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Pleasantville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pleasantville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pleasantville Middle School
High : Pleasantville High School

What is the racial makeup of Pleasantville Elementary?

Students at Pleasantville Elementary are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Pleasantville Elementary a good school?

Pleasantville Elementary ranks 267^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pleasantville Elementary in?

Pleasantville Community School District

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